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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 555.17 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 555.17 and 272.19 is: 407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 555.17 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/555.17 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 555.17 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 151,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,112.44/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.90

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