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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 543.51 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 543.51 and 343.14 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 543.51 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/543.51 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 543.51 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 186,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,497.98/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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