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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 544.04 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 544.04 and 347.66 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 544.04 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/544.04 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 544.04 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 189,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,140.95/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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