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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 543.89 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 543.89 and 344.88 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 543.89 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/543.89 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 543.89 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 187,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,577.65/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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