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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 559.44 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 559.44 and 370.16 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 559.44 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/559.44 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 559.44 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 207,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,082.31/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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