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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.60 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.60 and 342.40 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.60 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.60 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.60 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 188,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,183.04/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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