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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.31 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.31 and 273.24 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.31 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.31 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.31 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 151,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,459.66/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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