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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 555.44 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 555.44 and 361.50 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 555.44 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/555.44 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 555.44 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 200,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,791.56/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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