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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 551.36 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 551.36 and 350.84 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 551.36 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/551.36 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 551.36 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 193,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,439.14/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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