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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 534.71 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 534.71 and 352.64 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 534.71 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/534.71 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 534.71 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 188,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,560.13/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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