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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 552.50 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 552.50 and 350.31 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 552.50 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/552.50 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 552.50 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 193,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,546.28/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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