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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 551.53 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 551.53 and 277.48 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 551.53 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/551.53 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 551.53 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 153,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,037.26/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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