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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 555.58 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 555.58 and 300.87 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 555.58 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/555.58 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 555.58 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 167,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,160.14/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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