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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 549.87 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 549.87 and 341.78 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 549.87 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/549.87 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 549.87 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 187,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,934.57/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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