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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 537.84 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 537.84 and 340.11 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 537.84 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/537.84 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 537.84 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 182,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,924.76/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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