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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.43, 542.76 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.43, 542.76 and 342.94 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.43 : 542.76 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.43/542.76 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.43x = 542.76 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.43x = 186,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,135.38/361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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