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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 551.06 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 551.06 and 341.25 is: 512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 551.06 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/551.06 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 551.06 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 188,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,047.52/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.95

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