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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 535.79 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 535.79 and 353.82 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 535.79 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/535.79 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 535.79 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 189,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,571.45/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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