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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.17, 552.70 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.17, 552.70 and 340.46 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.17 : 552.70 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.17/552.70 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.17x = 552.70 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.17x = 188,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,172.24/369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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