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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 552.76 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 552.76 and 340.66 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 552.76 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/552.76 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 552.76 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 188,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,300.46/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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