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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.20, 548.48 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.20, 548.48 and 346.32 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.20 : 548.48 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.20/548.48 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.20x = 548.48 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.20x = 189,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,949.59/365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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