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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 552.38 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 552.38 and 344.06 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 552.38 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/552.38 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 552.38 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 190,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,051.52/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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