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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 555.30 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 555.30 and 297.74 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 555.30 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/555.30 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 555.30 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 165,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,335.02/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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