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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 554.58 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 554.58 and 273.02 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 554.58 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/554.58 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 554.58 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 151,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,408.66/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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