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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 554.76 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 554.76 and 242.04 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 554.76 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/554.76 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 554.76 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 134,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,274.11/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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