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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 555.43 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 555.43 and 276.52 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 555.43 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/555.43 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 555.43 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 153,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,588.19/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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