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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 534.80 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 534.80 and 350.33 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 534.80 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/534.80 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 534.80 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 187,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,354.69/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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