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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 536.96 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 536.96 and 357.98 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 536.96 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/536.96 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 536.96 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 192,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,220.94/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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