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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 552.40 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 552.40 and 356.80 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 552.40 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/552.40 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 552.40 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 197,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,096.32/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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