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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 555.66 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 555.66 and 332.10 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 555.66 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/555.66 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 555.66 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 184,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,534.69/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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