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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 544.50 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 544.50 and 347.04 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 544.50 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/544.50 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 544.50 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 188,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,963.28/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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