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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 553.60 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 553.60 and 358.33 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 553.60 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/553.60 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 553.60 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 198,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,371.49/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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