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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 555.93 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 555.93 and 273.90 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 555.93 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/555.93 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 555.93 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 152,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,269.23/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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