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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.60 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.60 and 274.70 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.60 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.60 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.60 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 152,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,348.62/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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