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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 537.26 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 537.26 and 350.61 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 537.26 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/537.26 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 537.26 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 188,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,366.98/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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