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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 543.15 and 340.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 543.15 and 340.53 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 543.15 = 340.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/543.15 = 340.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 543.15 × 340.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 184,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,958.87/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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