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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 536.53 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 536.53 and 356.92 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 536.53 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/536.53 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 536.53 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 191,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,495.60/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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