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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 532.18 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 532.18 and 343.04 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 532.18 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/532.18 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 532.18 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 182,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,559.03/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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