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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 534.54 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 534.54 and 347.56 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 534.54 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/534.54 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 534.54 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 185,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,784.72/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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