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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 550.76 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 550.76 and 275.57 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 550.76 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/550.76 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 550.76 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 151,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,771.56/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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