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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 555.66 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 555.66 and 294.03 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 555.66 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/555.66 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 555.66 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 163,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,380.71/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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