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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 556.02 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 556.02 and 255.04 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 556.02 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/556.02 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 556.02 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 141,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,807.34/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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