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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 555.01 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 555.01 and 353.61 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 555.01 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/555.01 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 555.01 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 196,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,256.20/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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