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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 550.80 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 550.80 and 350.80 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 550.80 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/550.80 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 550.80 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 193,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,219.26/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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