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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 534.17 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 534.17 and 350.52 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 534.17 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/534.17 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 534.17 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 187,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,237.27/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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