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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 529.29 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 529.29 and 341.42 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 529.29 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/529.29 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 529.29 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 180,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,710.19/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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