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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 556.32 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 556.32 and 279.60 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 556.32 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/556.32 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 556.32 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 155,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,547.07/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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