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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555 and 340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555 and 340.03 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555 = 340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555 = 340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555 × 340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 188,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,716.65/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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