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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 556.54 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 556.54 and 294.02 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 556.54 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/556.54 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 556.54 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 163,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,632.92/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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