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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 548.14 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 548.14 and 342.74 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 548.14 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/548.14 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 548.14 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 187,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,867.79/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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