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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.22, 552.62 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.22, 552.62 and 271.70 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.22 : 552.62 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.22/552.62 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.22x = 552.62 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.22x = 150,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,144.77/369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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