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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 555.13 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 555.13 and 279.10 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 555.13 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/555.13 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 555.13 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 154,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,936.78/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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