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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 536.45 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 536.45 and 355.36 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 536.45 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/536.45 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 536.45 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 190,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,632.65/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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