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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 555.41 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 555.41 and 205.61 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 555.41 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/555.41 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 555.41 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 114,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,195.59/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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