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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 540.42 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 540.42 and 351.12 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 540.42 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/540.42 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 540.42 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 189,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,752.27/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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