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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.65 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.65 and 355.86 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.65 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.65 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.65 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 191,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,683.99/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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