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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 539.16 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 539.16 and 350.34 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 539.16 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/539.16 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 539.16 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 188,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,889.31/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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