Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534 and 351.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356, 534 and 351.20 is: 526.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356 : 534 = 351.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356/534 = 351.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356x = 534 × 351.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356x = 187,540.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,540.80/356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.80
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