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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 554.09 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 554.09 and 337.78 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 554.09 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/554.09 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 554.09 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 187,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,157.45/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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