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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 502.50 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 502.50 and 344.40 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 502.50 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/502.50 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 502.50 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 173,061
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,061/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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