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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.91 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.91 and 175.25 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.91 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.91 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.91 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 97,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,245.20/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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