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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 533.28 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 533.28 and 344 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 533.28 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/533.28 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 533.28 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 183,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,448.32/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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