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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 557.88 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 557.88 and 337.82 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 557.88 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/557.88 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 557.88 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 188,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,460.23/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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