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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 543.15 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 543.15 and 345.96 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 543.15 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/543.15 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 543.15 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 187,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,908.17/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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