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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 552.76 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 552.76 and 360.59 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 552.76 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/552.76 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 552.76 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 199,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,316.06/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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