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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 554.76 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 554.76 and 359.53 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 554.76 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/554.76 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 554.76 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 199,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,450.09/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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