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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.44, 553.77 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.44, 553.77 and 277.85 is: 416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.44 : 553.77 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.44/553.77 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.44x = 553.77 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.44x = 153,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,866.38/369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.49

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