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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 551.31 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 551.31 and 347.06 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 551.31 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/551.31 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 551.31 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 191,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,337.65/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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