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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 537.82 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 537.82 and 262.84 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 537.82 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/537.82 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 537.82 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 141,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,360.61/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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