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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 557.86 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 557.86 and 275.05 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 557.86 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/557.86 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 557.86 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 153,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,439.39/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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