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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.71, 536.09 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.71, 536.09 and 353.82 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.71 : 536.09 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.71/536.09 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.71x = 536.09 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.71x = 189,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,677.59/357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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