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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 530.00 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 530.00 and 352.50 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 530.00 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/530.00 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 530.00 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 186,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,823.24/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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