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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 551.87 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 551.87 and 340.07 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 551.87 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/551.87 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 551.87 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 187,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672.73/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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