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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 544.80 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 544.80 and 340.48 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 544.80 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/544.80 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 544.80 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 185,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,493.50/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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