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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.33, 537.54 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.33, 537.54 and 352.77 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.33 : 537.54 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.33/537.54 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.33x = 537.54 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.33x = 189,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,627.99/358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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