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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 554.85 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 554.85 and 335.22 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 554.85 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/554.85 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 554.85 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 185,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,996.82/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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