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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.62 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.62 and 343.56 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.62 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.62 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.62 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 189,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,514.57/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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