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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 530.09 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 530.09 and 346.56 is: 516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 530.09 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/530.09 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 530.09 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 183,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,706.26/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.67

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