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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 534.68 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 534.68 and 344.69 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 534.68 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/534.68 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 534.68 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 184,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,294.45/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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