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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 544.56 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 544.56 and 345.06 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 544.56 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/544.56 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 544.56 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 187,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,904.58/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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