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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 554.82 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 554.82 and 283.53 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 554.82 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/554.82 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 554.82 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 157,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,309.13/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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