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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 556.44 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 556.44 and 367.04 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 556.44 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/556.44 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 556.44 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 204,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,235.74/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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