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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.45 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.45 and 361.50 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.45 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.45 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.45 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 200,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,795.18/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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