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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 530.37 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 530.37 and 344.78 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 530.37 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/530.37 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 530.37 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 182,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,860.97/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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