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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 554.25 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 554.25 and 205.48 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 554.25 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/554.25 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 554.25 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 113,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,887.29/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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