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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 552.54 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 552.54 and 343.58 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 552.54 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/552.54 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 552.54 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 189,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,838.29/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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