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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 552.33 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 552.33 and 360.36 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 552.33 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/552.33 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 552.33 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 199,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,037.64/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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