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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 555.50 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 555.50 and 301.41 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 555.50 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/555.50 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 555.50 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 167,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,431.75/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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