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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 531.12 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 531.12 and 347.06 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 531.12 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/531.12 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 531.12 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 184,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,330.51/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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