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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537.08 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537.08 and 204.09 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537.08 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537.08 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537.08 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 109,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,611.64/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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