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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.37, 552.36 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.37, 552.36 and 276.89 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.37 : 552.36 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.37/552.36 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.37x = 552.36 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.37x = 152,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942.96/369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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