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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 556.04 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 556.04 and 175.77 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 556.04 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/556.04 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 556.04 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 97,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,735.10/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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