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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 535.53 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 535.53 and 346.08 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 535.53 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/535.53 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 535.53 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 185,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,336.22/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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