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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 543.60 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 543.60 and 345.60 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 543.60 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/543.60 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 543.60 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 187,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,868.16/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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