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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 555.32 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 555.32 and 351.30 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 555.32 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/555.32 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 555.32 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 195,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,083.92/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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