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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 552.05 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 552.05 and 360.73 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 552.05 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/552.05 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 552.05 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 199,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,141.24/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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