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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.46, 536.96 and 354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.46, 536.96 and 354.14 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.46 : 536.96 = 354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.46/536.96 = 354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.46x = 536.96 × 354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.46x = 190,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,159.01/358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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