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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 540.30 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 540.30 and 357.95 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 540.30 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/540.30 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 540.30 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 193,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,400.39/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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