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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 555.76 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 555.76 and 319.55 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 555.76 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/555.76 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 555.76 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 177,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,590.73/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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