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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 537.44 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 537.44 and 351.52 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 537.44 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/537.44 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 537.44 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 188,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,917.81/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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