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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 547.80 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 547.80 and 342.48 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 547.80 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/547.80 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 547.80 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 187,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,610.54/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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