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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 548.29 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 548.29 and 346.63 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 548.29 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/548.29 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 548.29 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 190,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053.76/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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