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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 531.09 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 531.09 and 354.60 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 531.09 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/531.09 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 531.09 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 188,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,324.51/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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