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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 527.73 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 527.73 and 344.68 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 527.73 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/527.73 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 527.73 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 181,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,897.98/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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