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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 537.51 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 537.51 and 341.53 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 537.51 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/537.51 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 537.51 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 183,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,575.79/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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