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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 551.88 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 551.88 and 340.44 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 551.88 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/551.88 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 551.88 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 187,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,882.03/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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