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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 539.73 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 539.73 and 351.99 is: 526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 539.73 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/539.73 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 539.73 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 189,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,979.56/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.40

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