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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.39 and 278.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.39 and 278.95 is: 418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.39 = 278.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.39 = 278.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.39 × 278.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 154,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,926.04/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.10

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