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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 554.32 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 554.32 and 359.96 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 554.32 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/554.32 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 554.32 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 199,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,533.03/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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