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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 557.24 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 557.24 and 322.52 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 557.24 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/557.24 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 557.24 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 179,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,721.04/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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