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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 557.46 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 557.46 and 365.56 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 557.46 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/557.46 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 557.46 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 203,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,785.79/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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