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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.80 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.80 and 346.80 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.80 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.80 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.80 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 184,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,775.04/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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