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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 553.68 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 553.68 and 367.44 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 553.68 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/553.68 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 553.68 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 203,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,444.18/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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