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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 553.56 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 553.56 and 359.46 is: 539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 553.56 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/553.56 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 553.56 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 198,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,982.68/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.60

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