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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 534.86 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 534.86 and 350.39 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 534.86 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/534.86 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 534.86 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 187,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,409.60/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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