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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 531.52 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 531.52 and 350 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 531.52 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/531.52 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 531.52 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 186,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,032/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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