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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 537.04 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 537.04 and 345.08 is: 516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 537.04 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/537.04 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 537.04 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 185,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,321.76/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.56

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