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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.56 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.56 and 248.56 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.56 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.56 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.56 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 138,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,085.97/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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