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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 553.96 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 553.96 and 356.50 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 553.96 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/553.96 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 553.96 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 197,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,486.74/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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