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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.63, 532.92 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.63, 532.92 and 344.40 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.63 : 532.92 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.63/532.92 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.63x = 532.92 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.63x = 183,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537.65/357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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