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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 551.24 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 551.24 and 275.44 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 551.24 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/551.24 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 551.24 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 151,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,833.55/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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