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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 555.48 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 555.48 and 355.32 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 555.48 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/555.48 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 555.48 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 197,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,373.15/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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