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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.38, 539.15 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.38, 539.15 and 357.75 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.38 : 539.15 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.38/539.15 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.38x = 539.15 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.38x = 192,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,880.91/360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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