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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 556.75 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 556.75 and 369.15 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 556.75 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/556.75 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 556.75 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 205,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,524.26/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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