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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 553.49 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 553.49 and 277.92 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 553.49 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/553.49 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 553.49 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 153,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,825.94/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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