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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 549.79 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 549.79 and 347.63 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 549.79 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/549.79 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 549.79 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 191,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,123.50/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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