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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 551.94 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 551.94 and 351.54 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 551.94 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/551.94 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 551.94 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 194,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,028.99/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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