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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 554.45 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 554.45 and 279.45 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 554.45 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/554.45 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 554.45 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 154,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,939.66/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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