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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 558.09 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 558.09 and 276.30 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 558.09 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/558.09 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 558.09 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 154,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,200.27/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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