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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 555.36 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 555.36 and 355.07 is: 531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 555.36 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/555.36 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 555.36 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 197,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,191.68/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.93

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