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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 552.89 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 552.89 and 271.82 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 552.89 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/552.89 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 552.89 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 150,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,283.80/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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