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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 552.15 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 552.15 and 362.43 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 552.15 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/552.15 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 552.15 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 200,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,115.72/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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