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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 554.94 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 554.94 and 283.26 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 554.94 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/554.94 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 554.94 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 157,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,192.30/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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