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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.37, 536.22 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.37, 536.22 and 359.15 is: 534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.37 : 536.22 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.37/536.22 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.37x = 536.22 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.37x = 192,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,583.41/360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.41

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