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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.70 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.70 and 275.72 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.70 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.70 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.70 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 153,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,769.04/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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