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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 555.06 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 555.06 and 360.92 is: 542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 555.06 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/555.06 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 555.06 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 200,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,332.26/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.08

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