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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.10, 553.38 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.10, 553.38 and 277.30 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.10 : 553.38 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.10/553.38 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.10x = 553.38 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.10x = 153,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,452.27/369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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