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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 554.09 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 554.09 and 355.06 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 554.09 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/554.09 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 554.09 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 196,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,733.42/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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