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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.63, 527.78 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.63, 527.78 and 344.39 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 527.78 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/527.78 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 527.78 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 181,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,760.38/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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