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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 555.39 and 350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 555.39 and 350.57 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 555.39 = 350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/555.39 = 350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 555.39 × 350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 194,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,700.30/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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