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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 550.79 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 550.79 and 356.46 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 550.79 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/550.79 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 550.79 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 196,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,334.60/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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