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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 547.21 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 547.21 and 342.28 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 547.21 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/547.21 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 547.21 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 187,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,299.04/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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