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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.71, 552.36 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.71, 552.36 and 353.07 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.71 : 552.36 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.71/552.36 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.71x = 552.36 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.71x = 195,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,021.75/368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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