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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 554.64 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 554.64 and 359.34 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 554.64 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/554.64 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 554.64 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 199,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,304.34/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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