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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 555.65 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 555.65 and 367.22 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 555.65 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/555.65 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 555.65 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 204,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,043.96/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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