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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 554.17 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 554.17 and 272.72 is: 408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 554.17 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/554.17 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 554.17 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 151,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,133.24/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.19

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