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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 555.40 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 555.40 and 279.16 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 555.40 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/555.40 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 555.40 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 155,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,045.46/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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