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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 540.62 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 540.62 and 347.32 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 540.62 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/540.62 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 540.62 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 187,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,765.44/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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