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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 536.28 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 536.28 and 346.96 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 536.28 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/536.28 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 536.28 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 186,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,067.71/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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