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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 555.12 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 555.12 and 363.90 is: 546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 555.12 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/555.12 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 555.12 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 202,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,008.17/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.47

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