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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 531 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 531 and 349.20 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 531 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/531 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 531 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 185,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,425.20/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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