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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 533.34 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 533.34 and 355.56 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 533.34 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/533.34 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 533.34 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 189,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,634.37/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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