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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 538.08 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 538.08 and 346.56 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 538.08 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/538.08 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 538.08 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 186,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,477.00/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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