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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 539.37 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 539.37 and 344.54 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 539.37 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/539.37 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 539.37 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 185,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,831.84/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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