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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.12 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.12 and 345.98 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.12 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.12 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.12 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 183,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,756.90/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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