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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 539.82 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 539.82 and 356.06 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 539.82 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/539.82 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 539.82 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 192,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,208.31/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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