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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.49, 548 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.49, 548 and 356.95 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.49 : 548 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.49/548 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.49x = 548 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.49x = 195,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,608.60/368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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