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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.19, 547.65 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.19, 547.65 and 342.24 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.19 : 547.65 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.19/547.65 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.19x = 547.65 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.19x = 187,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,427.74/365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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