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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.55 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.55 and 342.33 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.55 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.55 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.55 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 188,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,466.65/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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