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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.47, 555.31 and 278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.47, 555.31 and 278.89 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.47 : 555.31 = 278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.47/555.31 = 278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.47x = 555.31 × 278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.47x = 154,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,868.32/370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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