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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 553.12 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 553.12 and 276.95 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 553.12 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/553.12 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 553.12 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 153,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,183.82/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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