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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 554.66 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 554.66 and 309.88 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 554.66 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/554.66 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 554.66 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 171,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,878.04/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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