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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 555.02 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 555.02 and 278.70 is: 417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 555.02 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/555.02 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 555.02 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 154,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,682.68/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.72

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