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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 552.06 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 552.06 and 361.20 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 552.06 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/552.06 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 552.06 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 199,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,404.07/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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