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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 541.23 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 541.23 and 358.16 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 541.23 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/541.23 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 541.23 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 193,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,844.23/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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