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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 545.60 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 545.60 and 367.68 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 545.60 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/545.60 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 545.60 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 200,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,606.21/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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