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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 552.56 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 552.56 and 342.25 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 552.56 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/552.56 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 552.56 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 189,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,113.66/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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