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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 533.10 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 533.10 and 347.43 is: 518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 533.10 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/533.10 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 533.10 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 185,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,210.53/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.30

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