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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.31, 532.14 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.31, 532.14 and 343.16 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 532.14 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/532.14 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 532.14 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 182,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,606.50/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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