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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 533.49 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 533.49 and 350.76 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 533.49 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/533.49 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 533.49 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 187,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,126.95/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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