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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 548.70 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 548.70 and 343.62 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 548.70 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/548.70 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 548.70 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 188,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,544.29/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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