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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.46 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.46 and 369.02 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.46 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.46 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.46 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 204,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,976.32/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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