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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 555.75 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 555.75 and 216.53 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 555.75 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/555.75 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 555.75 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 120,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,335.46/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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