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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 553.64 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 553.64 and 358.04 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 553.64 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/553.64 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 553.64 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 198,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,224.86/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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