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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 557.01 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 557.01 and 370.44 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 557.01 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/557.01 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 557.01 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 206,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,338.78/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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