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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 532.26 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 532.26 and 343.32 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 532.26 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/532.26 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 532.26 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 182,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,735.50/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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