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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 550.98 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 550.98 and 358.20 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 550.98 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/550.98 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 550.98 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 197,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,361.04/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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