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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 551.28 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 551.28 and 276.80 is: 414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 551.28 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/551.28 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 551.28 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 152,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,594.30/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.12

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