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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.14 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.14 and 341.06 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.14 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.14 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.14 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 182,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,175.61/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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