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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.82 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.82 and 367.32 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.82 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.82 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.82 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 204,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,898.44/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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