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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 539.40 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 539.40 and 356.36 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 539.40 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/539.40 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 539.40 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 192,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,220.58/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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