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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 550.42 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 550.42 and 356.21 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 550.42 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/550.42 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 550.42 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 196,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,061.47/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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