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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 557.00 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 557.00 and 241.03 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 557.00 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/557.00 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 557.00 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 134,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251.65/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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