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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.76 and 343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.76 and 343.03 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.76 = 343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.76 = 343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.76 × 343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 185,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,152.16/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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