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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 544.72 and 340.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 544.72 and 340.85 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 544.72 = 340.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/544.72 = 340.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 544.72 × 340.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 185,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,667.56/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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