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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 553.80 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 553.80 and 351.86 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 553.80 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/553.80 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 553.80 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 194,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,860.07/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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