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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.38 and 544.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.38 and 544.88 is: 801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 544.88 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/544.88 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 544.88 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 296,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,888.77/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.59

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