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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 553.32 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 553.32 and 342.76 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 553.32 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/553.32 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 553.32 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 189,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,655.96/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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