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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 552.72 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 552.72 and 277.42 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 552.72 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/552.72 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 552.72 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 153,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,334.07/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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