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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 551.90 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 551.90 and 364.36 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 551.90 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/551.90 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 551.90 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 201,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,090.28/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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