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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 548.24 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 548.24 and 345.60 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 548.24 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/548.24 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 548.24 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 189,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,471.74/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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