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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 538.56 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 538.56 and 349.92 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 538.56 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/538.56 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 538.56 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 188,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,452.92/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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