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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 554.82 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 554.82 and 284.44 is: 426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 554.82 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/554.82 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 554.82 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 157,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,813.00/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.11

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