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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 547.08 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 547.08 and 344.55 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 547.08 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/547.08 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 547.08 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 188,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,496.41/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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