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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 554.60 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 554.60 and 297.56 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 554.60 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/554.60 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 554.60 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 165,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,026.78/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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