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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.69, 554.76 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.69, 554.76 and 278.10 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.69 : 554.76 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.69/554.76 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.69x = 554.76 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.69x = 154,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,278.76/369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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