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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 537.52 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 537.52 and 344.32 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 537.52 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/537.52 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 537.52 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 185,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,078.89/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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