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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 556.13 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 556.13 and 368.13 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 556.13 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/556.13 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 556.13 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 204,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,728.14/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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