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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.65 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.65 and 279.73 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.65 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.65 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.65 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 155,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,710.31/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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