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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.76 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.76 and 279.12 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.76 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.76 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.76 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 154,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,844.61/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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