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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 536.51 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 536.51 and 352.92 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 536.51 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/536.51 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 536.51 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 189,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,345.11/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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