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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.60 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.60 and 351.12 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.60 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.60 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.60 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 194,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,028.91/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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