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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.10 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.10 and 344.44 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.10 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.10 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.10 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 188,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,787.56/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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