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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 555.34 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 555.34 and 96.37 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 555.34 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/555.34 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 555.34 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 53,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514.86/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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