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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 535.46 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 535.46 and 353.16 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 535.46 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/535.46 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 535.46 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 189,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,103.05/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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