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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 544.17 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 544.17 and 344.01 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 544.17 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/544.17 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 544.17 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 187,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,198.20/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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