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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.77, 541.83 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.77, 541.83 and 352.58 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.77 : 541.83 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.77/541.83 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.77x = 541.83 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.77x = 191,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,038.42/360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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