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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 554.11 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 554.11 and 322.16 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 554.11 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/554.11 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 554.11 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 178,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,512.08/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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