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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.71 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.71 and 277.41 is: 415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.71 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.71 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.71 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 153,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,326.94/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.73

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