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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 535.90 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 535.90 and 358.93 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 535.90 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/535.90 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 535.90 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 192,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,351.03/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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