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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.13 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.13 and 355.79 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.13 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.13 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.13 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 196,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,799.06/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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