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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 531.57 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 531.57 and 340.32 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 531.57 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/531.57 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 531.57 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 180,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,903.90/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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