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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 555.69 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 555.69 and 350.22 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 555.69 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/555.69 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 555.69 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 194,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,613.75/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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