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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 536.26 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 536.26 and 350.36 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 536.26 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/536.26 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 536.26 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 187,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,884.05/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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