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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 551.49 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 551.49 and 351.46 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 551.49 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/551.49 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 551.49 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 193,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,826.68/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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