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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 552.22 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 552.22 and 276.46 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 552.22 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/552.22 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 552.22 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 152,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,666.74/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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