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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.67, 555.28 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.67, 555.28 and 357.38 is: 536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.67 : 555.28 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.67/555.28 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.67x = 555.28 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.67x = 198,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,445.97/369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.82

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