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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.38, 551.53 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.38, 551.53 and 270.57 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.38 : 551.53 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.38/551.53 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.38x = 551.53 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.38x = 149,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,227.47/368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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