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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 554.58 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 554.58 and 296.90 is: 444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 554.58 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/554.58 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 554.58 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 164,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654.80/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.57

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