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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.71, 549.51 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.71, 549.51 and 342.01 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.71 : 549.51 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.71/549.51 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.71x = 549.51 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.71x = 187,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,937.92/365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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