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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 554.36 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 554.36 and 352.40 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 554.36 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/554.36 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 554.36 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 195,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,351.93/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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