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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 550.61 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 550.61 and 365.75 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 550.61 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/550.61 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 550.61 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 201,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,385.61/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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