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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 551.79 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 551.79 and 369.60 is: 549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 551.79 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/551.79 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 551.79 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 203,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,941.58/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.92

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