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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 553.80 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 553.80 and 354.07 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 553.80 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/553.80 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 553.80 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 196,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,085.99/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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