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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 537.17 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 537.17 and 344.66 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 537.17 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/537.17 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 537.17 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 185,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,136.60/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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