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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 555.44 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 555.44 and 359.20 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 555.44 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/555.44 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 555.44 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 199,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,514.05/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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