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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 553.14 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 553.14 and 346.27 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 553.14 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/553.14 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 553.14 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 191,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,533.02/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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