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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.22 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.22 and 357.60 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.22 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.22 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.22 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 192,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,468.37/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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