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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 546.72 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 546.72 and 342.72 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 546.72 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/546.72 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 546.72 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 187,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,371.88/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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