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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 536.43 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 536.43 and 353.84 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 536.43 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/536.43 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 536.43 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 189,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,810.39/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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