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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 551.70 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 551.70 and 368.40 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 551.70 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/551.70 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 551.70 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 203,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,246.28/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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