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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 550.92 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 550.92 and 349.16 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 550.92 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/550.92 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 550.92 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 192,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,359.23/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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