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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.49, 540.13 and 346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.49, 540.13 and 346.99 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.49 : 540.13 = 346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.49/540.13 = 346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.49x = 540.13 × 346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.49x = 187,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,419.71/360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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