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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 538.44 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 538.44 and 344.08 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 538.44 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/538.44 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 538.44 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 185,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,266.44/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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