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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 533.97 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 533.97 and 355.98 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 533.97 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/533.97 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 533.97 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 190,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,082.64/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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