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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 538.34 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 538.34 and 344.79 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 538.34 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/538.34 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 538.34 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 185,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,612.52/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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