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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 551.50 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 551.50 and 347.60 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 551.50 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/551.50 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 551.50 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 191,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,701.40/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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