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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 555.66 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 555.66 and 278.85 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 555.66 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/555.66 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 555.66 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 154,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,945.79/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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