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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.90 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.90 and 366.72 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.90 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.90 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.90 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 203,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,491.09/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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