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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 544.23 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 544.23 and 341.28 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 544.23 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/544.23 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 544.23 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 185,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,734.81/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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