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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 546.42 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 546.42 and 343.68 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 546.42 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/546.42 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 546.42 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 187,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,793.63/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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