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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 534.63 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 534.63 and 356.22 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 534.63 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/534.63 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 534.63 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 190,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,444.12/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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