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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 832.92 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 832.92 and 370.12 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 832.92 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/832.92 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 832.92 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 308,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,280.35/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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