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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.31 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.31 and 276.46 is: 414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.31 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.31 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.31 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 152,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,415.85/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.12

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