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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 539.64 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 539.64 and 352.68 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 539.64 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/539.64 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 539.64 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 190,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,320.24/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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