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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 551.52 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 551.52 and 272.16 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 551.52 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/551.52 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 551.52 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 150,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,101.68/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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