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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 553.76 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 553.76 and 344.42 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 553.76 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/553.76 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 553.76 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 190,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,723.08/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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