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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.54 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.54 and 368.39 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.54 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.54 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.54 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 205,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,024.24/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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