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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 554.68 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 554.68 and 360.08 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 554.68 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/554.68 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 554.68 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 199,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,729.17/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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