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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.51 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.51 and 345.54 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.51 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.51 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.51 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 188,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,495.53/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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