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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.04 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.04 and 358.32 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.04 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.04 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.04 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 199,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,240.25/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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