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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 556.00 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 556.00 and 175.74 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 556.00 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/556.00 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 556.00 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 97,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,708.92/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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