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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.67 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.67 and 359.93 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.67 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.67 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.67 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 199,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,277.88/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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