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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 539.16 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 539.16 and 349.89 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 539.16 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/539.16 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 539.16 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 188,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,646.69/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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