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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 540.96 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 540.96 and 354.36 is: 533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 540.96 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/540.96 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 540.96 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 191,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,694.24/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.76

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