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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 554.07 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 554.07 and 272.73 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 554.07 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/554.07 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 554.07 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 151,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,111.51/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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