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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.60 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.60 and 340.62 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.60 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.60 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.60 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 189,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,248.47/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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