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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 554.72 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 554.72 and 279.68 is: 418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 554.72 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/554.72 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 554.72 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 155,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,144.09/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.67

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