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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 534.48 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 534.48 and 341.32 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 534.48 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/534.48 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 534.48 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 182,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,428.71/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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