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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 546.84 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 546.84 and 343.92 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 546.84 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/546.84 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 546.84 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 188,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,069.21/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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