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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 550.92 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 550.92 and 272.08 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 550.92 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/550.92 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 550.92 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 149,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,894.31/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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