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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 544.98 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 544.98 and 342.42 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 544.98 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/544.98 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 544.98 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 186,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,612.05/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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