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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 555.08 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 555.08 and 279.16 is: 417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 555.08 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/555.08 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 555.08 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 154,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,956.13/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.96

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