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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 539.28 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 539.28 and 355.36 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 539.28 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/539.28 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 539.28 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 191,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,638.54/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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