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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 543.30 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 543.30 and 346.60 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 543.30 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/543.30 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 543.30 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 188,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,307.78/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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