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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 546.15 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 546.15 and 346.38 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 546.15 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/546.15 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 546.15 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 189,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,175.44/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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