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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 547.16 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 547.16 and 344.25 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 547.16 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/547.16 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 547.16 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 188,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358.11/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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