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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 550.75 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 550.75 and 357.77 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 550.75 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/550.75 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 550.75 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 197,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,042.31/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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