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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 553.92 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 553.92 and 359.68 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 553.92 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/553.92 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 553.92 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 199,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,233.95/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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