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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 546.43 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 546.43 and 346.16 is: 519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 546.43 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/546.43 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 546.43 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 189,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,152.21/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.09

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