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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 549.38 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 549.38 and 343.78 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 549.38 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/549.38 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 549.38 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 188,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,865.34/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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