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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.81, 538.92 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.81, 538.92 and 350.12 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.81 : 538.92 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.81/538.92 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.81x = 538.92 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.81x = 188,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,688.02/359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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