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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 556.53 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 556.53 and 255.47 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 556.53 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/556.53 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 556.53 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 142,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,176.02/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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