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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 532.52 and 347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 532.52 and 347.29 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 532.52 = 347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/532.52 = 347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 532.52 × 347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 184,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,938.87/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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