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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.50, 552.56 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.50, 552.56 and 360.86 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.50 : 552.56 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.50/552.56 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.50x = 552.56 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.50x = 199,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,392.23/369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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