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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 555.96 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 555.96 and 323.06 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 555.96 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/555.96 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 555.96 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 179,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608.44/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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