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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 554.59 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 554.59 and 364.45 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 554.59 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/554.59 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 554.59 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 202,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,118.03/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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