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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.65, 558.03 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.65, 558.03 and 365.09 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.65 : 558.03 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.65/558.03 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.65x = 558.03 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.65x = 203,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,731.08/371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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