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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 554.22 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 554.22 and 278.80 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 554.22 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/554.22 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 554.22 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 154,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516.54/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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