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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 534.33 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 534.33 and 343.08 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 534.33 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/534.33 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 534.33 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 183,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,317.94/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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