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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 554.05 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 554.05 and 358.24 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 554.05 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/554.05 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 554.05 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 198,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,482.87/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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