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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.07, 530.06 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.07, 530.06 and 342.18 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.07 : 530.06 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.07/530.06 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.07x = 530.06 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.07x = 181,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,374.22/353.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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