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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 552.42 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 552.42 and 367.32 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 552.42 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/552.42 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 552.42 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 202,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,914.91/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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