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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 545.55 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 545.55 and 340.12 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 545.55 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/545.55 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 545.55 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 185,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,552.47/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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