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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 556.77 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 556.77 and 362.02 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 556.77 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/556.77 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 556.77 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 201,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,561.88/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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