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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.07 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.07 and 272.13 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.07 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.07 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.07 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 151,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,051.20/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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