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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 553.20 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 553.20 and 277.20 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 553.20 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/553.20 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 553.20 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 153,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,347.04/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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