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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 551.34 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 551.34 and 359.91 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 551.34 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/551.34 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 551.34 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 198,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,432.78/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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