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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 530.22 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 530.22 and 345.20 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 530.22 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/530.22 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 530.22 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 183,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,031.94/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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