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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 540.59 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 540.59 and 347.43 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 540.59 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/540.59 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 540.59 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 187,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,815.45/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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