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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 553.32 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 553.32 and 276.88 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 553.32 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/553.32 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 553.32 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 153,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,203.24/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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