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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 541.34 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 541.34 and 347.93 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 541.34 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/541.34 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 541.34 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 188,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,346.69/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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