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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 554.50 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 554.50 and 337.82 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 554.50 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/554.50 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 554.50 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 187,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,320.06/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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