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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.70 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.70 and 332.55 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.70 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.70 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.70 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 185,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,128.92/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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