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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 542.73 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 542.73 and 359.16 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 542.73 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/542.73 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 542.73 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 194,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,926.91/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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