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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 554.67 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 554.67 and 297.29 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 554.67 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/554.67 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 554.67 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 164,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,899.23/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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