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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.11 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.11 and 357.33 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.11 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.11 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.11 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 197,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,283.68/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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