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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 536.64 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 536.64 and 259.32 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 536.64 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/536.64 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 536.64 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 139,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,161.48/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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