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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 548.85 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 548.85 and 342.01 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 548.85 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/548.85 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 548.85 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 187,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,712.19/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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