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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 552.06 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 552.06 and 358.83 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 552.06 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/552.06 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 552.06 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 198,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,095.69/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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