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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 546.40 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 546.40 and 344.56 is: 516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 546.40 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/546.40 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 546.40 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 188,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,269.21/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.12

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