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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.60, 535.05 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.60, 535.05 and 358.38 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.60 : 535.05 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.60/535.05 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.60x = 535.05 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.60x = 191,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,751.22/359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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