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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 555.57 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 555.57 and 278.49 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 555.57 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/555.57 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 555.57 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 154,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,720.69/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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