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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 553.89 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 553.89 and 364.14 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 553.89 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/553.89 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 553.89 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 201,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,693.50/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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