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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 553.14 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 553.14 and 271.32 is: 407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 553.14 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/553.14 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 553.14 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 150,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.94/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.25

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