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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 537.39 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 537.39 and 355.68 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 537.39 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/537.39 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 537.39 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 191,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,138.88/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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