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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 553.14 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 553.14 and 277.45 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 553.14 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/553.14 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 553.14 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 153,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,468.69/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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