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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 550.71 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 550.71 and 343.13 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 550.71 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/550.71 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 550.71 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 188,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,962.37/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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