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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 554.52 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 554.52 and 205.23 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 554.52 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/554.52 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 554.52 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 113,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,804.14/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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