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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 555.76 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 555.76 and 96.62 is: 144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 555.76 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/555.76 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 555.76 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 53,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697.53/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.92

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