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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 552.17 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 552.17 and 276.75 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 552.17 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/552.17 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 552.17 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 152,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,811.66/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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