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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 550.53 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 550.53 and 351.18 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 550.53 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/550.53 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 550.53 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 193,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,335.13/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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