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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.34 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.34 and 353.32 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.34 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.34 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.34 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 189,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,146.33/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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