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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 552.87 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 552.87 and 270.57 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 552.87 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/552.87 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 552.87 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 149,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,590.04/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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