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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 555.72 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 555.72 and 363.99 is: 546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 555.72 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/555.72 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 555.72 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 202,276.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,276.52/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.53

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