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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 535.03 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 535.03 and 353.89 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 535.03 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/535.03 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 535.03 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 189,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,341.77/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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