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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 536.57 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 536.57 and 262.31 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 536.57 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/536.57 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 536.57 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 140,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,746.37/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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