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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 552.50 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 552.50 and 345.80 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 552.50 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/552.50 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 552.50 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 191,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,055.45/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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