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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 534.20 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 534.20 and 353.28 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 534.20 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/534.20 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 534.20 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 188,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,722.18/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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