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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 550.53 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 550.53 and 344.97 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 550.53 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/550.53 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 550.53 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 189,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,916.33/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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