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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 555.63 and 279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 555.63 and 279.55 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 555.63 = 279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/555.63 = 279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 555.63 × 279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 155,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,328.37/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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