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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 536.32 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 536.32 and 341.76 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 536.32 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/536.32 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 536.32 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 183,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,292.72/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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