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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 505.66 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 505.66 and 352.55 is: 483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 505.66 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/505.66 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 505.66 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 178,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,270.43/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.92

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