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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.46 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.46 and 97.08 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.46 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.46 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.46 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 54,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021.14/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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