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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 538.80 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 538.80 and 356.95 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 538.80 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/538.80 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 538.80 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 192,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,324.66/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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