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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 551.85 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 551.85 and 276.55 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 551.85 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/551.85 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 551.85 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 152,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,614.12/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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