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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.52 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.52 and 351.12 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.52 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.52 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.52 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 193,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,649.70/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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