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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 532.98 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 532.98 and 347.49 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 532.98 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/532.98 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 532.98 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 185,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,205.22/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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