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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 533.04 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 533.04 and 346.56 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 533.04 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/533.04 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 533.04 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 184,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,730.34/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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