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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 550.62 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 550.62 and 351.02 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 550.62 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/550.62 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 550.62 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 193,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,278.63/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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