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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 533.57 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 533.57 and 346.61 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 533.57 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/533.57 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 533.57 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 184,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,940.30/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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