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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 556.34 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 556.34 and 96.99 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 556.34 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/556.34 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 556.34 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 53,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958.93/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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