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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 534.88 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 534.88 and 344.83 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 534.88 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/534.88 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 534.88 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 184,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,442.67/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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