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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.39, 555.58 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.39, 555.58 and 175.33 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.39 : 555.58 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.39/555.58 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.39x = 555.58 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.39x = 97,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,409.84/370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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