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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 552.80 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 552.80 and 271.68 is: 407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 552.80 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/552.80 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 552.80 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 150,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,184.70/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.05

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