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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.78, 536.94 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.78, 536.94 and 350.55 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.78 : 536.94 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.78/536.94 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.78x = 536.94 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.78x = 188,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,224.32/359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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