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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 548.29 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 548.29 and 342.08 is: 510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 548.29 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/548.29 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 548.29 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 187,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,554.59/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.23

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