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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 555.91 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 555.91 and 279.29 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 555.91 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/555.91 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 555.91 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 155,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,260.10/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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