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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 553.78 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 553.78 and 271.54 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 553.78 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/553.78 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 553.78 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 150,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,371.36/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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