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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 549.60 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 549.60 and 342.51 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 549.60 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/549.60 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 549.60 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 188,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,243.50/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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