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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 533.43 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 533.43 and 351 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 533.43 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/533.43 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 533.43 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 187,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,233.93/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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