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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.56 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.56 and 96.47 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.56 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.56 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.56 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 53,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,594.74/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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