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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 537.14 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 537.14 and 344.02 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 537.14 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/537.14 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 537.14 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 184,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,786.90/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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