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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.60 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.60 and 347.43 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.60 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.60 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.60 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 191,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,989.82/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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