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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.23 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.23 and 297.33 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.23 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.23 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.23 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 165,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,085.05/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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