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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 554.37 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 554.37 and 362.85 is: 547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 554.37 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/554.37 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 554.37 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 201,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,153.15/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.04

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