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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.57, 556.48 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.57, 556.48 and 355.86 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.57 : 556.48 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.57/556.48 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.57x = 556.48 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.57x = 198,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,028.97/370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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