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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 555.13 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 555.13 and 297.05 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 555.13 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/555.13 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 555.13 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 164,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,900.62/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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