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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.38, 554.20 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.38, 554.20 and 270.66 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.38 : 554.20 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.38/554.20 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.38x = 554.20 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.38x = 149,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,999.77/369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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