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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.64 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.64 and 278.52 is: 417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.64 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.64 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.64 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 154,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478.33/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.55

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