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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 551.76 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 551.76 and 271.68 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 551.76 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/551.76 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 551.76 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 149,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,902.16/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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