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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 553.23 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 553.23 and 271.41 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 553.23 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/553.23 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 553.23 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 150,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,152.15/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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