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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 550.77 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 550.77 and 358.50 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 550.77 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/550.77 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 550.77 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 197,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,451.05/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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