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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 556.95 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 556.95 and 365.88 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 556.95 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/556.95 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 556.95 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 203,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,776.87/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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