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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 554.95 and 205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 554.95 and 205.78 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 554.95 = 205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/554.95 = 205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 554.95 × 205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 114,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,197.61/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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