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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 551.73 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 551.73 and 358.70 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 551.73 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/551.73 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 551.73 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 197,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,905.55/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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