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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.01, 555.69 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.01, 555.69 and 361.83 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.01 : 555.69 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.01/555.69 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.01x = 555.69 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.01x = 201,065.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,065.31/371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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