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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 539.62 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 539.62 and 344.79 is: 517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 539.62 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/539.62 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 539.62 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 186,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,054.72/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.60

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