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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.88 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.88 and 276.30 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.88 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.88 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.88 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 152,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,484.44/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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