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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.62 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.62 and 346.12 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.62 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.62 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.62 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 184,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,350.43/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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