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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 554.12 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 554.12 and 277.67 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 554.12 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/554.12 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 554.12 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 153,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,862.50/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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