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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 533.43 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 533.43 and 343.08 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 533.43 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/533.43 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 533.43 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 183,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,009.16/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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