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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 532.41 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 532.41 and 343.65 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 532.41 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/532.41 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 532.41 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 182,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,962.70/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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