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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 531.63 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 531.63 and 344.97 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 531.63 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/531.63 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 531.63 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 183,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,396.40/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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