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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 554.31 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 554.31 and 365.99 is: 548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 554.31 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/554.31 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 554.31 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 202,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,869.15/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.14

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