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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 554.13 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 554.13 and 277.80 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 554.13 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/554.13 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 554.13 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 153,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,937.31/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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