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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 533.22 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 533.22 and 355.49 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 533.22 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/533.22 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 533.22 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 189,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,551.71/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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