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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 555.90 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 555.90 and 351.16 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 555.90 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/555.90 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 555.90 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 195,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,210.18/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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