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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 553.53 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 553.53 and 363.98 is: 547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 553.53 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/553.53 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 553.53 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 201,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,473.85/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.04

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