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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 551.76 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 551.76 and 277.50 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 551.76 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/551.76 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 551.76 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 153,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,113.40/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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