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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 559.23 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 559.23 and 363.65 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 559.23 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/559.23 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 559.23 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 203,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,363.99/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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