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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 552.30 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 552.30 and 347.56 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 552.30 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/552.30 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 552.30 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 191,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,957.39/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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