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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 555.30 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 555.30 and 370.20 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 555.30 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/555.30 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 555.30 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 205,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,572.06/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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