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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 549.99 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 549.99 and 340.02 is: 509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 549.99 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/549.99 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 549.99 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 187,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,007.60/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.53

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