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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 530.31 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 530.31 and 346.43 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 530.31 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/530.31 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 530.31 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 183,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,712.64/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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