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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 551.46 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 551.46 and 279.92 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 551.46 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/551.46 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 551.46 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 154,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,364.68/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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