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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.00, 550.80 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.00, 550.80 and 270.47 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.00 : 550.80 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.00/550.80 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.00x = 550.80 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.00x = 148,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,975.69/368.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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