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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 550.56 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 550.56 and 360.20 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 550.56 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/550.56 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 550.56 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 198,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,311.71/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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