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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.98 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.98 and 361.76 is: 543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.98 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.98 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.98 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 201,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,493.08/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.14

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