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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 552.40 and 270.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 552.40 and 270.00 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 552.40 = 270.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/552.40 = 270.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 552.40 × 270.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 149,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,148.99/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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