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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 560.56 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 560.56 and 364.52 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 560.56 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/560.56 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 560.56 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 204,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,335.33/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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