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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.79, 555.55 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.79, 555.55 and 185.45 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.79 : 555.55 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.79/555.55 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.79x = 555.55 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.79x = 103,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023.04/370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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