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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 553.23 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 553.23 and 345.78 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 553.23 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/553.23 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 553.23 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 191,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,295.87/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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