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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 535.65 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 535.65 and 356.16 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 535.65 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/535.65 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 535.65 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 190,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,777.10/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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