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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 544.38 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 544.38 and 340.92 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 544.38 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/544.38 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 544.38 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 185,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,590.03/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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