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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 533.31 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 533.31 and 355.55 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 533.31 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/533.31 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 533.31 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 189,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,618.37/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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