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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 555.49 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 555.49 and 352.08 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 555.49 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/555.49 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 555.49 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 195,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,577.36/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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