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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.21, 539.51 and 352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.21, 539.51 and 352.11 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.21 : 539.51 = 352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.21/539.51 = 352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.21x = 539.51 × 352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.21x = 189,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,965.11/360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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