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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 554.72 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 554.72 and 283.16 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 554.72 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/554.72 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 554.72 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 157,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,074.52/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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