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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 530.12 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 530.12 and 344.54 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 530.12 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/530.12 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 530.12 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 182,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,647.54/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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