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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 533.43 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 533.43 and 340.50 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 533.43 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/533.43 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 533.43 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 181,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,632.92/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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