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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 538.02 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 538.02 and 352.80 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 538.02 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/538.02 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 538.02 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 189,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,813.46/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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