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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 558.50 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 558.50 and 358.28 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 558.50 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/558.50 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 558.50 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 200,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,099.38/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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