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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 558.88 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 558.88 and 358.40 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 558.88 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/558.88 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 558.88 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 200,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,302.59/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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