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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 544.22 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 544.22 and 355.76 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 544.22 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/544.22 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 544.22 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 193,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,611.71/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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