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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 549.83 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 549.83 and 342.38 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 549.83 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/549.83 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 549.83 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 188,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,250.80/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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