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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 530.34 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 530.34 and 351.60 is: 530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 530.34 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/530.34 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 530.34 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 186,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,467.54/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.34

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