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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 534.81 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 534.81 and 356.40 is: 531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 534.81 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/534.81 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 534.81 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 190,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,606.28/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.77

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