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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 558.87 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 558.87 and 355.41 is: 536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 558.87 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/558.87 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 558.87 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 198,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,627.99/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.28

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