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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 540.88 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 540.88 and 340.67 is: 507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 540.88 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/540.88 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 540.88 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 184,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,262.09/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.49

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