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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 532.47 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 532.47 and 354.98 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 532.47 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/532.47 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 532.47 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 189,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,018.86/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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