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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 538.98 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 538.98 and 356.66 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 538.98 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/538.98 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 538.98 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 192,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,229.91/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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