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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 556.21 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 556.21 and 358 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 556.21 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/556.21 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 556.21 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 199,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,123.18/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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