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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 555.46 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 555.46 and 254.68 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 555.46 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/555.46 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 555.46 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 141,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,464.55/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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