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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 549.51 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 549.51 and 342.77 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 549.51 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/549.51 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 549.51 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 188,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,353.83/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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