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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.43, 541.26 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.43, 541.26 and 344.80 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.43 : 541.26 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.43/541.26 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.43x = 541.26 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.43x = 186,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,626.45/363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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