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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 555.51 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 555.51 and 360.03 is: 539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 555.51 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/555.51 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 555.51 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 200,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,000.27/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.11

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