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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.64 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.64 and 345.02 is: 517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.64 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.64 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.64 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 185,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,841.57/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.66

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