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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 551.21 and 345.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 551.21 and 345.85 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 551.21 = 345.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/551.21 = 345.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 551.21 × 345.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 190,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,635.98/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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