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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 539.79 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 539.79 and 344.55 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 539.79 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/539.79 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 539.79 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 185,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,984.64/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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