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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 537.60 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 537.60 and 356.76 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 537.60 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/537.60 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 537.60 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 191,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,794.18/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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