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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 533.66 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 533.66 and 344.25 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 533.66 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/533.66 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 533.66 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 183,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,710.73/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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