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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.53, 554.62 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.53, 554.62 and 277.95 is: 417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.53 : 554.62 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.53/554.62 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.53x = 554.62 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.53x = 154,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,156.63/369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.17

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