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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.01 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.01 and 349.11 is: 522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.01 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.01 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.01 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 186,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,775.60/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.87

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