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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 541.41 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 541.41 and 343.80 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 541.41 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/541.41 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 541.41 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 186,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,136.76/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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