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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 551.70 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 551.70 and 348.30 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 551.70 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/551.70 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 551.70 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 192,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,157.11/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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