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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 557.76 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 557.76 and 294.91 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 557.76 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/557.76 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 557.76 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 164,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,489.00/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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