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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 544.90 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 544.90 and 233.53 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 544.90 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/544.90 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 544.90 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 127,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,250.50/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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