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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 554.73 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 554.73 and 267.77 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 554.73 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/554.73 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 554.73 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 148,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,540.05/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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