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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 552.06 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 552.06 and 238.52 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 552.06 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/552.06 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 552.06 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 131,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,677.35/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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