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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 551.68 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 551.68 and 358.08 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 551.68 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/551.68 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 551.68 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 197,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,545.57/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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