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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 551.85 and 355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 551.85 and 355.09 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 551.85 = 355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/551.85 = 355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 551.85 × 355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 195,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,959.29/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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