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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 544.02 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 544.02 and 234.52 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 544.02 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/544.02 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 544.02 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 127,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,583.57/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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