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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.03 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.03 and 289.26 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.03 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.03 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.03 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 160,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,547.98/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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