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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 550.84 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 550.84 and 359.36 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 550.84 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/550.84 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 550.84 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 197,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,949.86/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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