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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 555.53 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 555.53 and 293.10 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 555.53 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/555.53 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 555.53 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 162,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,825.84/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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