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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 528.96 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 528.96 and 344.40 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 528.96 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/528.96 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 528.96 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 182,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,173.82/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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