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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 551.14 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 551.14 and 367.34 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 551.14 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/551.14 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 551.14 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 202,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,452.09/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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