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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 542.11 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 542.11 and 354.57 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 542.11 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/542.11 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 542.11 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 192,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,215.94/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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