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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.57 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.57 and 96.47 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.57 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.57 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.57 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 53,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593.06/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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