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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 534.11 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 534.11 and 349.89 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 534.11 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/534.11 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 534.11 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 186,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,878.00/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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