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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 549.45 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 549.45 and 343.78 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 549.45 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/549.45 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 549.45 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 188,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,888.20/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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