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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 549.71 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 549.71 and 344.85 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 549.71 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/549.71 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 549.71 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 189,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,567.49/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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