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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 532.53 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 532.53 and 344.93 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 532.53 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/532.53 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 532.53 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 183,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,684.91/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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