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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 550.75 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 550.75 and 352.72 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 550.75 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/550.75 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 550.75 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 194,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,260.54/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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