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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 543.30 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 543.30 and 346.77 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 543.30 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/543.30 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 543.30 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 188,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,400.79/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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