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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 553.68 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 553.68 and 270.85 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 553.68 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/553.68 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 553.68 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 149,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,962.84/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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