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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 551.46 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 551.46 and 356.06 is: 533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 551.46 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/551.46 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 551.46 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 196,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,352.85/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.31

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