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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.54 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.54 and 357.32 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.54 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.54 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.54 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 198,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,148.23/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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