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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 554.76 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 554.76 and 273.11 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 554.76 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/554.76 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 554.76 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 151,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,507.05/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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