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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 555.77 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 555.77 and 197.24 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 555.77 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/555.77 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 555.77 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 109,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,620.07/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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