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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.62 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.62 and 360.98 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.62 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.62 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.62 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 199,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,845.75/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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