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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 548.76 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 548.76 and 341.56 is: 509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 548.76 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/548.76 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 548.76 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 187,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,434.47/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.33

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