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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 545.13 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 545.13 and 340.11 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 545.13 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/545.13 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 545.13 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 185,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,404.16/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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