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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 555.32 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 555.32 and 331.92 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 555.32 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/555.32 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 555.32 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 184,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,321.81/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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