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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 555.12 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 555.12 and 361.56 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 555.12 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/555.12 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 555.12 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 200,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,711.27/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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