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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 554.78 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 554.78 and 175.08 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 554.78 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/554.78 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 554.78 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 97,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,130.01/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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