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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 533.27 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 533.27 and 343.91 is: 515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 533.27 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/533.27 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 533.27 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 183,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,392.50/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.07

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