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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 553.92 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 553.92 and 273.12 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 553.92 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/553.92 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 553.92 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 151,286.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,286.63/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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