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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 557.28 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 557.28 and 368.64 is: 552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 557.28 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/557.28 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 557.28 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 205,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,435.70/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.96

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