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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 556.88 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 556.88 and 361.26 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 556.88 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/556.88 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 556.88 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 201,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,176.66/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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