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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 553.21 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 553.21 and 356 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 553.21 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/553.21 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 553.21 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 196,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,942.76/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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