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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 543.60 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 543.60 and 341.44 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 543.60 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/543.60 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 543.60 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 185,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,606.78/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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