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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 531.94 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 531.94 and 342.08 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 531.94 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/531.94 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 531.94 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 181,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,966.04/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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