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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 549.78 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 549.78 and 276.40 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 549.78 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/549.78 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 549.78 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 151,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,959.19/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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