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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.83 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.83 and 341.49 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.83 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.83 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.83 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 184,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,006.76/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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