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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.19, 555.37 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.19, 555.37 and 266.20 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.19 : 555.37 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.19/555.37 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.19x = 555.37 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.19x = 147,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,837.44/370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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