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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 556.78 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 556.78 and 358.38 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 556.78 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/556.78 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 556.78 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 199,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,538.82/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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