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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.76 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.76 and 345.04 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.76 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.76 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.76 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 187,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,963.99/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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