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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 554.67 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 554.67 and 277.98 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 554.67 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/554.67 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 554.67 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 154,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187.17/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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