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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 537.18 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 537.18 and 343 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 537.18 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/537.18 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 537.18 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 184,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,252.74/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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