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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 555.54 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 555.54 and 267.49 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 555.54 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/555.54 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 555.54 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 148,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,601.39/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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