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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 531.26 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 531.26 and 345.36 is: 517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 531.26 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/531.26 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 531.26 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 183,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,477.51/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.60

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