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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 537.14 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 537.14 and 341.28 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 537.14 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/537.14 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 537.14 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 183,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,313.43/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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