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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 555.44 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 555.44 and 294.16 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 555.44 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/555.44 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 555.44 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 163,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,388.23/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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