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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 533.39 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 533.39 and 351.18 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 533.39 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/533.39 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 533.39 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 187,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,314.14/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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