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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 532.09 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 532.09 and 355.70 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 532.09 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/532.09 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 532.09 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 189,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,264.41/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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