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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 553.05 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 553.05 and 351.18 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 553.05 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/553.05 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 553.05 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 194,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,220.10/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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