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