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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 552.81 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 552.81 and 277.26 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 552.81 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/552.81 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 552.81 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 153,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,272.10/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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