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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 553.35 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 553.35 and 344.90 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 553.35 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/553.35 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 553.35 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 190,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,850.42/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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