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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.82 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.82 and 334.92 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.82 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.82 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.82 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 186,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,155.23/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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