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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 552.06 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 552.06 and 276.33 is: 414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 552.06 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/552.06 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 552.06 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 152,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,550.74/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.14

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