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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 538.07 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 538.07 and 352.18 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 538.07 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/538.07 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 538.07 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 189,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,497.49/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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