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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 544.34 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 544.34 and 349.93 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 544.34 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/544.34 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 544.34 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 190,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,480.90/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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