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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 540.74 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 540.74 and 345.56 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 540.74 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/540.74 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 540.74 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 186,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,856.27/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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