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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 539.41 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 539.41 and 344.66 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 539.41 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/539.41 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 539.41 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 185,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,914.69/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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