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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 553.58 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 553.58 and 278.16 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 553.58 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/553.58 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 553.58 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 153,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,984.51/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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