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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 530.14 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 530.14 and 355.17 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 530.14 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/530.14 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 530.14 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 188,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,288.94/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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