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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 552.62 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 552.62 and 358.59 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 552.62 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/552.62 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 552.62 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 198,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,166.97/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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