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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 550.37 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 550.37 and 272.44 is: 406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 550.37 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/550.37 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 550.37 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 149,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,942.80/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.97

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