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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 556.35 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 556.35 and 355 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 556.35 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/556.35 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 556.35 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 197,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,504.25/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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