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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.66 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.66 and 340.12 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.66 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.66 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.66 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 185,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,930.00/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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