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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 548.17 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 548.17 and 342.42 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 548.17 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/548.17 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 548.17 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 187,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,704.37/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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