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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 555.40 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 555.40 and 368.29 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 555.40 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/555.40 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 555.40 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 204,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,546.72/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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