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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 548.39 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 548.39 and 346.12 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 548.39 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/548.39 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 548.39 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 189,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,808.75/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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