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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.46, 544.48 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.46, 544.48 and 344.83 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.46 : 544.48 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.46/544.48 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.46x = 544.48 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.46x = 187,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,753.04/363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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