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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.24, 555.65 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.24, 555.65 and 273.70 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.24 : 555.65 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.24/555.65 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.24x = 555.65 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.24x = 152,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,081.76/371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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