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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 553.86 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 553.86 and 358.47 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 553.86 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/553.86 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 553.86 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 198,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,542.19/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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