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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 535.74 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 535.74 and 354.60 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 535.74 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/535.74 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 535.74 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 189,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,973.40/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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