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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 554.88 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 554.88 and 362.42 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 554.88 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/554.88 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 554.88 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 201,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,099.61/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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