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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 544.23 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 544.23 and 340.62 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 544.23 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/544.23 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 544.23 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 185,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,375.62/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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