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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.08 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.08 and 351.36 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.08 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.08 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.08 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 193,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,276.11/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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