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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 550.01 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 550.01 and 351.27 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 550.01 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/550.01 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 550.01 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 193,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,202.89/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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