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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.54 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.54 and 96.48 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.54 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.54 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.54 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 53,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597.70/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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