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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.04 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.04 and 356.32 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.04 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.04 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.04 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 197,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,059.21/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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