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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 537.15 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 537.15 and 290.58 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 537.15 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/537.15 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 537.15 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 156,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,085.05/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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