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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 554.70 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 554.70 and 318.60 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 554.70 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/554.70 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 554.70 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 176,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,727.42/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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