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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 530.61 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 530.61 and 341.36 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 530.61 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/530.61 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 530.61 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 181,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,129.03/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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