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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.37 and 354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.37 and 354.01 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.37 = 354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.37 = 354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.37 × 354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 189,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,526.33/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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