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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 554.07 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 554.07 and 277.49 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 554.07 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/554.07 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 554.07 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 153,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,751.31/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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