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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 551.47 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 551.47 and 359.12 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 551.47 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/551.47 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 551.47 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 198,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,044.39/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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