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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 549.72 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 549.72 and 345.06 is: 516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 549.72 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/549.72 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 549.72 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 189,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,686.38/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.58

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