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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 552.32 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 552.32 and 270.74 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 552.32 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/552.32 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 552.32 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 149,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,535.12/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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