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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 552.29 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 552.29 and 270.99 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 552.29 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/552.29 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 552.29 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 149,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,663.71/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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