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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 536.04 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 536.04 and 343.32 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 536.04 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/536.04 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 536.04 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 184,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,033.25/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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