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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 540.56 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 540.56 and 341.91 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 540.56 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/540.56 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 540.56 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 184,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,822.48/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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