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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 548.90 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 548.90 and 358.32 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 548.90 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/548.90 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 548.90 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 196,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,680.06/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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