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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 534.03 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 534.03 and 345.93 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 534.03 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/534.03 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 534.03 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 184,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,737.00/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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