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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.15, 550.76 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.15, 550.76 and 275.55 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.15 : 550.76 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.15/550.76 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.15x = 550.76 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.15x = 151,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,760.54/367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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