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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 549.35 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 549.35 and 368.03 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 549.35 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/549.35 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 549.35 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 202,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,177.28/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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