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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 537.19 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 537.19 and 353.52 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 537.19 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/537.19 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 537.19 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 189,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,906.53/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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